obituaries

May 4, 2024

Estelle Kathryn Srum, 98, of Bethany, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.   The daughter of David Clarence Smith and Lilah Gertrude (Morrison) Smith, she was born July 3, 1925, in Summerfield, Oklahoma.

Estelle married Walter Lee "Jack" Srum on December 23, 1941, in Wilburton, Oklahoma.  She worked as a retail clerk for Big Giant...

May 4, 2024

Marlene Cleverley Hilton of Blanchard, Oklahoma, died May 4, 2024. She was 58. Mrs. Hilton was born October 23, 1965, in American Falls, Idaho, to Grant J Cleverley and Marjorie Call Cleverley. A 1984 graduate of Idaho Falls High School, she attended Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) in Rexburg, Idaho, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in psychology. She...

May 2, 2024

Garry "Duane" Harp was born Sunday, May 14, 1950, in Keota, Oklahoma, to William "Bill" Allison Harp and Edgal (Iness) Harp. He passed away on May 2, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 73. Garry was a loving husband to Shirley, a dedicated father to Crystal, Cody, and Camille, and an extremely proud "Pop" to Ireland, Gavin,...

May 1, 2024

Kye Dominic and Kase Donavon Kielich, infant sons of Kyle Donavon and Alicia Marie (Scoles) Kielich, went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2024.

Although only here with us for a brief amount of time, these beautiful boys touched the lives of so many and will be forever loved.

They are survived by their...

Apr 26, 2024

Patricia Gladys Clark, 90, of Blanchard, went to her heavenly reward on Friday, April 26, 2024. The daughter of Clarence and Norma (Bell) Nixon, she was born August 3, 1933, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Patricia married the love of her life, Wayne Clark, on June 5, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas. She lived in Wichita for 17 years before...

Apr 26, 2024

Lillian Ruth (Saylors) Griffin, 91, of Tuttle, died Friday, April 26, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Leonard Brock Saylors and Ida Bell (Prewitt) Saylors, she was born August 29, 1932, in Lindsay, Oklahoma.

Ruth worked as a seamstress for a drapery company for many years until her retirement.  She was Baptist in faith.  In...

Apr 22, 2024

Deborah Kay "G-Ma" Funderburk, 68, of Blanchard, died Monday, April 22, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Elgie Lawrence Hall, Sr. and Shirley Dee (Blankenship) Hall, she was born April 17, 1956, in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas.

Debbie married Larry Edward Funderburk on April 17, 1981, in Oklahoma City.  She worked as the plant manager for Matador...

Apr 19, 2024

Ruby Frances Smith-Adkins, 101, of Purcell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024.

Ruby was born at home in Siskiyou County, California on March 26, 1923 to Calvin and Margaret Smith.  She was the oldest of ten children.  Ruby and her husband, Dick Adkins, were married on July 31, 1950.  Together, along with their three children,...

Apr 18, 2024

Ada Irene Holt, 50, of Midwest City, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The daughter of Irene Elizabeth (Lee) Nottingham and Lonnie Ray Howe, she was born September 19, 1973, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ada worked as a pumper in the oil and gas industry until her health no longer allowed.  In her spare...

Apr 17, 2024

Evelyn Mae (Malone) Bridges, 68, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Tulsa. The daughter of Murrel Calvin Malone and Katie Beatrice (Clement) Malone, she was born in Rush Springs on June 22, 1955.

Evelyn's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She adored being a mother to her three...

Apr 16, 2024

Kenneth Lee McDonnal, age 86 passed in Norman, Oklahoma on April 16, 2024. Kenneth was born January 28, 1939, in Ryan, Oklahoma to Earl and Mary Ona McDonnal.  He had one brother Cletith Ray McDonnal, and two sisters, Jo Evelyn Elliot, and Quannah Ann O'Darling

He grew up on a farm in Ryan, OK where he learned...

Apr 13, 2024

Connie Jean (Bailey) Mearkle, 77, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma. The daughter of John Wesley Bailey and Lorine Bessie (Dodd) Bailey, she was born on December 16, 1946, in Oklahoma City.

Connie had a deep love for her family. One of her favorite ways to spend her time was...

Apr 6, 2024

Peggy Ann (Kidder) Morgan, 85 years of age, passed away on April 6, 2024, in Oklahoma City.  The daughter of William Dale and Elsie Marie (Harper) Kidder, Peggy was born on August 6, 1938, in Centralia, Illinois.

Peggy graduated from Central High School in Oklahoma City and worked as a income tax preparer.  She worked for a...

Apr 3, 2024

Claudine LaJune (Roland) Moore, 84 years of age, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Blanchard.  The daughter of Clarence Columbus and Virgie Lee (Gordon) Roland, Claudine was born on June 6, 1939, in Stratford, Oklahoma.

Claudine spent most of her life attending Wynnewood schools but graduated from Dibble High School with the class of 1957.  She...

Mar 25, 2024

Jeannene (Corder) Wheeler, 91, of Blanchard, Oklahoma, passed away at her home in Blanchard, on March 25, 2024. The daughter of Lon J. Corder and Neva (Talbot) Davidson, also reared by her stepfather, Dan Davidson, she was born on April 12, 1932, in Norman, Oklahoma.

Jeannene attended Woodrow Wilson School. After the family moved to Norman where...

Mar 22, 2024

Doyle Ernest "Ernie" Miller, Jr., 58, of Blanchard, died Friday, March 22, 2024.  The son of Doyle Ernest Miller, Sr. and Karen Sue (Keller) Neal, he was born July 10, 1965, in Oklahoma City.

Ernie grew up in the Oklahoma City area and graduated from Putnam City West High School in 1984.  He had a special relationship...

Mar 19, 2024

Mitchell Guy "Mitch" Miles, 54, passed away on March 19, 2024.  The adopted son of James Clayton Miles and Linda Fern Miles, Mitch was born in Dubuque, Iowa on November 23, 1969.

Mitch lived in and graduated HS from Millard North, Omaha, Nebraska in 1988. He came to OK to attend the University of Oklahoma and graduated...

Mar 17, 2024

Paul Edward Morgan, 97, of Meeker, formerly of Shawnee, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Meeker.  The son of Jesse Port Morgan and Ethel Ann (Moore) Morgan, he was born October 22, 1926, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Paul married Verda Estelee Tucker on July 13, 1946, in Oklahoma City.  Paul worked as a fence builder...

Mar 15, 2024

Robert George "Bob" Rich, 86, of Blanchard died Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  The son of John Thomas Rich and Neva Faye (Rider) Rich, he was born January 25, 1938, in Blanchard, Oklahoma.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army.  He worked as a mechanic for various GM dealerships until his retirement.  In...

Mar 14, 2024

Ruben David Escovedo, 82, of Blanchard OK, formerly of San Marcos, California, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Ruben was the son of Victor Escovedo and Petra (Esperanza) Garcia, he was born March 29, 1941, in Banning, California.

He grew up in Banning, California and graduated from Banning High School in 1960.  Ruben married...